Andrew Huberman· PhD
if done too late in the evening, it can disrupt sleep. Why? Most forms of meditation enhance focus whereas failing sleep requires the opposite.
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if done too late in the evening, it can disrupt sleep. Why? Most forms of meditation enhance focus whereas failing sleep requires the opposite.
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And we discussed the really exciting data looking at how particular meditation protocols can enhance memory but also attention and mood. However, if done too late in the day, can actually disrupt sleep precisely because those meditation protocols can enhance attention.